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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2019 18:39:17 GMT
There was, they were called Hibernia and played in the first edition of the FIBA Europe Cup.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2019 18:54:49 GMT
I like the idea of an all-star BBL team, that would be one way to seriously compete in Europe! I know it’s probably against all the rules, but there was talk recently about the Euroleage being interested in a dedicated London team (i.e. one that didn’t play domestically), so is it such a farfetched idea? Would FIBA allow it? Would the BBL (and it’s respective teams) allow players to play for both their teams and a BBL All-Stars team in Europe? Tune in next week for another of my hare-brained ideas…  Leopards and the lot you let die explored the idea of a combined London team . It never happened. But we did get killed by a combined Icelandic team as a consolation. daveballblog.wordpress.com/2018/06/19/europe-a-cautionary-tale/ |
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Post by LTFan on Mar 14, 2019 20:20:03 GMT
Was there not an Irish team following that kind of method in one of the European competitions? Am I getting mixed up? Great idea, although it didn’t work for them - they didn’t win a single game and finished last in their group. But I think the idea is a solid one... if the BBL were to do similar it would be a great way of promoting British basketball internationally. It would feel like we were cheating just a little bit though. |
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Post by sussexbantam on Mar 15, 2019 13:54:22 GMT
Not an outlandish suggestion at all to be fair.
If they can assemble a roster along the lines of:
PG: Justin Robinson SG: Import SF: Import PF: Hamilton C: Bryan-Amaning
Bench:
Ed Lucas Will Neighbour Import big man Washington Dang Okodo Jackman Tayo
Then I'd be really excited to see them enter Europe.
I know everyone is assuming Tayo will be at the Royals next season - and you may be correct - but I can't see him going to be 12th man. That fact alone gives me some hope that Surrey will retain him ! |
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Post by blueskies99 on Mar 20, 2019 14:44:59 GMT
The FIBA Europe Cup Quarter-Finals start today.......... Alba Fehervar (HUN) v UNET Holon (ISR) Dinamo Sassari (ITA) v Pinar Karsiyaka (TUR) s.Oliver Wurzburg (GER) v Bakken Bears (DEN) Pallacanestro Varese (ITA) v Filou Oostende (BEL) The Quarter-Finals will follow the same home-and-away format as the previous round. The return-leg games are set to take place next week. |
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Post by blueskies99 on Mar 30, 2019 15:01:32 GMT
Apologies for the delay in the update as I know your are all sitting there on the edge of your seats waiting for the next installment.
Bakken Bears are OUT!!
The only team left in the competition (that Riders faced) are Dinamo Sassari.
Not sure when the semi-finals are due to be played................watch this space.
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Post by 2NFR on Mar 30, 2019 17:17:53 GMT
The Semi-Final pairings are as follow: Dinamo Sassari (ITA) v UNET Holon (ISR) s.Oliver Wurzburg (GER) v Pallacanestro Varese (ITA) The Semi-Finals will follow the same home-and-away format, with the teams listed first enjoying home-court advantage in the return leg. The two legs are scheduled for April 10 and 17. The season will conclude with the home-and-away Finals, set to take place on April 24 and May 1. www.fiba.basketball/europecup/18-19/news/fiba-europe-cup-semi-finals-set |
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Post by blueskies99 on Apr 10, 2019 8:29:47 GMT
Its semi-finals day (first leg) today folks!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2019 14:40:56 GMT
Hope Dinamo get through, not sure about the other tie as I've never heard of either of them.
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Post by blueskies99 on Apr 13, 2019 12:45:10 GMT
Sassari take a 5 point lead into their home second leg. s.Oliver Wurzburg take a 23 point lead into their home second leg.
Second legs take place on Wednesday 17th April.
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Post by blueskies99 on Apr 17, 2019 7:49:40 GMT
Semi-final second legs are today folks!
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Post by blueskies99 on Apr 18, 2019 8:21:23 GMT
...........and there you have it folks, down to the last two....
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Post by notoriousbigz on Apr 18, 2019 8:27:16 GMT
Not sure if I want a team that narrowly beat Riders to win, or a team with a brit on it to win....
Either way, I've more of an interest in this game than I thought I had!
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Post by 2NFR on Apr 18, 2019 9:18:36 GMT
The Final will be played in a home-and-away format, with the first leg taking place in Sassari on April 24
and the return leg to be held in Wurzburg on May 1.
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Post by LTFan on Apr 18, 2019 11:39:29 GMT
The Final will be played in a home-and-away format, with the first leg taking place in Sassari on April 24 and the return leg to be held in Wurzburg on May 1. So it’s a 2 leg aggregate affair? Urgh, I hate that for an actual title deciding final. |
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Post by blueskies99 on Apr 24, 2019 11:42:13 GMT
The Final starts tonight folks!
It will be played in a home & away format, with the first leg tipping off at 19:30. |
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Post by 2NFR on Apr 25, 2019 6:35:10 GMT
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Post by blueskies99 on Apr 25, 2019 11:47:26 GMT
Did anyone out there watch this game?
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Post by 2NFR on Apr 25, 2019 13:42:03 GMT
Sadly No ... too busy doing stuff  but ... 2 pages, 40+ posts and over 2000 views is good and I consider that a successful thread. I would hope that Sassari win, but hey, this is basketball and anything is possible (Wurzburg are German after-all !!) Never been to Wurzburg, but I have been to Sardinia (Cagliari region) and it was good ... nice Ice cream as well Blueskies, will you be wearing a Dynamo shirt for the final leg ?  edit Given that Riders were knocked out of the Champions competition by Sassari, and assuming they go on to win this Cup I suppose it would have vindicated Riders reason for entering Europe !! cos', theirs no shame in losing to the winners of a major European competition after-all !! ... no doubt some fans on here would disagree but I would consider that a success. ...Am I wrong ? ... feel free to post  |
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Post by LTFan on Apr 25, 2019 15:34:33 GMT
Given that Riders were knocked out of the Champions competition by Sassari, and assuming they go on to win this Cup I suppose it would have vindicated Riders reason for entering Europe !! cos', theirs no shame in losing to the winners of a major European competition after-all !! ... no doubt some fans on here would disagree but I would consider that a success. ...Am I wrong ? ... feel free to post No, I’d agree. It’s a logic I’ve often comforted myself with… if you’re going to get knocked out of a competition at any stage, then you can’t get better than it being by the team that ultimately go on to win the whole thing. |
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Post by blueskies99 on Apr 25, 2019 16:53:58 GMT
Sadly No ... too busy doing stuff but ... 2 pages, 40+ posts and over 2000 views is good and I consider that a successful thread. I would hope that Sassari win, but hey, this is basketball and anything is possible (Wurzburg are German after-all !!) Never been to Wurzburg, but I have been to Sardinia (Cagliari region) and it was good ... nice Ice cream as well Blueskies, will you be wearing a Dynamo shirt for the final leg ? edit Given that Riders were knocked out of the Champions competition by Sassari, and assuming they go on to win this Cup I suppose it would have vindicated Riders reason for entering Europe !! cos', theirs no shame in losing to the winners of a major European competition after-all !! ... no doubt some fans on here would disagree but I would consider that a success. ...Am I wrong ? ... feel free to post Yes, I'd like to see Sassari win it as well and for all the reasons you and LTfan have stated. I thought it was a great game to watch. Once again the gulf in quality between European teams and the BBL was obvious. Even I think that Sassari may have had 2/3 more gears to go to when they played Riders. It makes the second leg interesting. That guy Rashawn Thomas was immense! |
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Post by blueskies99 on May 1, 2019 11:42:56 GMT
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Post by blueskies99 on May 1, 2019 16:52:31 GMT
Sassari win 81-79 and therefore win the FIBA Europe Cup!!
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